Prunus texana, called peachbush, Texas almond cherry, Texas peachbush, sand plum, peach bush, duraznillo and wild peach[1] is native to central and western Texas.[2] Although it looks like peach, it actually belongs to Prunus sect. Prunocerasus together with other North American plum species.
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Cultivars include 'Bolen', 'Gephart', 'Johnson', and 'Stuart'.